SYSTEM LOSS ENGINEER

Transcription

1 SYSTEM LOSS ENGINEER 11,763 km of pipeline, 725,000 customers, 24/7, 365 days a year How does one save a business $18.5M million over 5 years? How does one save a business $18.5M million over 5 years? How does the same play a key role in the sustainability of water supply in South East Queensland to the tune of saving 6.8GL of this essential resource? By using innovation, smart technology and water loss management to ensure every drop of water is delivered safely to 725,000 customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year? Sound like fun? It is, as well as being highly challenging and rewarding. If you have a passion for emerging technologies, innovation, solving complex problems and want to play an integral role in the strategic direction of water network management then we want to hear from you. The Systems Loss is responsible for network leakage performance and is involved in a wide range of activities from establishing leakage monitoring to investigating adverse trends and developing strategies for long term improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is positioned to harness advances in technology to develop Intelligent Operations and take network management to the next level. At Unitywater we operate in a flexible, inclusive and exciting environment where no two days are ever the same. We continually pursue efficiencies and innovation to meet challenging demands, and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are one of the largest employers in the region, offering our people continual investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, competitive remuneration and a hardworking and rewarding environment. If you are looking for a more meaningful role, then we encourage you to make the move and leap over to Unitywater today! We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and would love to hear from you! Submit a cover letter and resume to careerapplications@unitywater.com For more information about Unitywater, this position and to access a full position description, visit Vacancy reference: Applications close: Friday 11 May 2018 To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate your eligibility and right to work in Australia. Unitywater is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

2 System Loss EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent, full time REMUNERATION VALUE Officer Level 7 DIVISION REPORTS TO LOCATION POSITION DESCRIPTION ID DELEGATION LEVEL Customer Delivery Fault Analytics Unit Leader Northern Corporate Centre, Maroochydore PD0510 N/A Your Employer Unitywater is a statutory authority that provides water and sewerage services to the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa local authority areas on behalf of its citizens. We are governed by an independent Board and have a Participation Agreement with these councils. We are responsible for approximately $3.2 billion of essential service infrastructure and our residential and business customers are spread across 5223 square kilometres, from Cooroy in the north to Samford in the south, Bribie Island in the east and Kenilworth in the west. Our priority is providing a population of approximately 724,626 people with a high quality, safe and reliable water supply and sewerage service that is economically and environmentally sustainable. Your Opportunity The Systems Loss is responsible for monitoring, reporting and reducing leakage across the water networks. This role is involved a wide range of network activities from daily network leakage monitoring; investigating zone pressure issues and to developing sustainable strategies for long term network improvements. The role is challenging and would suit a committed and ambitious professional. Document No: PD0510 Page 1 of 4

3 Your Accountabilities Key functions of the role include: Managing leakage detection activities including the targeting of leaks, technical resolution and reporting. Manage smart operational systems relating to leakage ensuring they are operating within the required specification. Interface with the Planning Team and engage contractors as required to repair leaks within agreed timeframes. Managing the reduction of Non-Revenue Water within supply areas through an understanding of customer usage and leakage rates. Maintaining the network through the effective leakage targeting through District Metering Areas (DMA); integrity tests; flow meter verification tests; boundary valve confirmation; property counts and billing data verifications. Develop strategies for long term network improvement and DMA monitoring and administration. Liaising with bulk water agencies regarding capturing of bulk water data and calibration certificates of bulk supply meters. Interface with the Planning team to coordinate the installation of new DMAs through planned network augmentations. Identify areas of the network suitable for Pressure Managed Area (PMA) set up, reconfigurations and/or pressure reductions that will reduce leakage and help extend distribution life of the pipe network. Analyse and provide information on key factors that may impact network leakage. Reflecting emerging technologies and theories in developing water loss reduction management at Unitywater. Maintain DMA Operations and Maintenance Manual modifications. Participate in Unitywater safety audits and inspections to demonstrate visible safety leadership and participation. Such other relevant duties as required from time to time which would generally fall within the skill and knowledge requirements for this position. Document No: PD0510 Page 2 of 4

4 Your Reporting Relationships The incumbent position reports directly to the Fault Analytics Unit Leader. Network ing Manager Business Resilience Unit Leader Performance & Reliability Unit Leader Fault Analytics Unit Leader Senior Network Network Water Quality Technician Technical Case Manager System Loss Your Qualities A mandatory requirement of this role is: Tertiary Qualifications in Civil ing or a lesser qualification coupled with significant applied experience in this field. C Class Drivers License. Within the context of the duties and accountabilities described above, the ideal applicant will be someone who has: Extensive operational experience in Pressure Leakage Management in District Metered Areas and Pressure Managed Areas. Previous working experience in the field of Non-Revenue Water, Leakage Management and Leakage Analysis and Techniques, including management of and implementing leakage targets. Demonstrated experience and success in delivering technical outcomes during times of elevated urgency by applying a systematic and deductive approach to complex problem solving, gathering and processing relevant information and delivering confident decisions for time critical resolution to operational risks. Demonstrated ability to follow tasks through to completion, delegating priority tasks as required to ensure operational risks are resolved in appropriate timeframes. Demonstrated ability to multi task and manage own time to meet critical priorities. Demonstrated willingness to develop technical competencies within a multi discipline technical team. Demonstrated ability to balance technical, commercial and customer outcomes to achieve best for business and customer solutions. Your Employee Obligations Document No: PD0510 Page 3 of 4

5 Our organisational values Reliability: We mean and do what we say: consistently, professionally and in a timely manner. Safety: Honesty & Integrity: Efficiency: One Team: Innovation: We think, walk and talk safety every day, and have the systems and processes in place to protect us, our customers, the community and the environment from our activities. The work we do is always and only in the best interests of our customers, stakeholders, community and the environment. We don t waste time, money or effort because we have the right people in the right place getting it right first time. No one succeeds at the expense or exclusion of others, and we are proud of our collective success. We seek new ways of doing things better. Integrated Management System Responsibilities Unitywater employees are required to comply with good corporate governance to encourage Unitywater to create and establish a values-based culture by demonstrating due diligence in the promotion of a quality, safe, environmentally sustainable and ethical working environment. Safety Specific Responsibilities Unitywater employees are required to comply with the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 by demonstrating due diligence in the promotion of a safe and healthy working environment. Environment Responsibilities Unitywater employees are required to comply with the Environmental Protection Act They are to take reasonable and practical measures to prevent environmental harm and demonstrate due diligence. Delegation Unitywater employees are required to comply with the financial delegations of the role as per the Unitywater s Delegations of Authority Policy. After Hours Service This role may be required to participate in after hours work and be part of an on call roster as the need may arise to ensure the continuity of service to Unitywater's customers. Document No: PD0510 Page 4 of 4